ETE BACIA CAMPO NOVO - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Quixadá, Ceará

ETE BACIA CAMPO NOVO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Campo Novo neighborhood of Quixadá, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 4,732 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a discharge volume of 444.47 m³/day, the facility manages the wastewater generated by the local community. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets quality standards before release into the environment. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Jaguaribe River basin, one of the most important river systems in Ceará. The Jaguaribe River flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Jaguaribe River estuary, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and human consumption. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and public health.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Jaguaribe River basin, the largest river system in Ceará. The Jaguaribe River flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean, forming an estuary that supports mangroves and fish nurseries. The region experiences a semi-arid climate, making water resources particularly sensitive to pollution. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water users.